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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,914.66, 1,360,563.12 and 533,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,914.66, 1,360,563.12 and 533,205.66 is: 735,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,914.66 : 1,360,563.12 = 533,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,914.66/1,360,563.12 = 533,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,914.66x = 1,360,563.12 × 533,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,914.66x = 725,459,956,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,459,956,371.26/985,914.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,824.29

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